Grinder Point is a low sandstone headland located 3 km north-east of Cape Liptrap. A small dune covers the back of the point. On either side of the point are two south facing beaches. The cape provides some protection for the beaches, which receive waves averaging between 1 and 1.5 m. The east beach is 500 m long, with extensive rocks and reefs in the inter- and sub-tidal zone. The west beach is 1 300 m long and receives slightly higher waves. It has fewer rocks, with permanent rips forming against the rocks at either end and the reef in the centre. The beaches are backed by private property and public access is either along the coast from Maitland Beach, or with permission through the farm.
Beach Length: 1.3km
General Hazard Rating:
6/10
Patrols
There are currently no services provided by Surf Life Saving Australia for this beach. Please take the time to browse the Surf Safety section of this website to learn more about staying safe when swimming at Australian beaches.
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SLSA provides this information as a guide only. Surf conditions are variable and therefore this information should not be relied upon as a substitute for observation of local conditions and an understanding of your abilities in the surf. SLSA reminds you to always swim between the red and yellow flags and never swim at unpatrolled beaches. SLSA takes all care and responsibility for any translation but it cannot guarantee that all translations will be accurate.